ABC's Desperate Housewives contained a scene wherein one of its characters wanted to see a doctor's diploma (to make sure the doctor was not from the Philippines) before a medical examination, insinuating that medical schools in the Philippines are inadequate educational institutions.

Compensation:

An apology for any offense caused by the remark and a statement that there was no intent to disparage the Philippines' medical community.

Summary:

ABC Studios apologized for a disparaging comment made about the Philippines' medical community during an episode of Desperate Housewives.